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MOUNTAIN HOME AIR FORCE BASE, Idaho — The skies above Idaho came to life this September as the Republic of Singapore Air Force (RSAF) launched Exercise Forging Sabre 2025 — an integrated training event designed to enhance Singapore’s combat readiness and joint operation precision.
Conducted at Mountain Home Air Force Base and surrounding airspace, the exercise was the tenth in its series and included RSAF, Singapore Army, and the Digital Intelligence Service.
The exercise allows Singapore to execute complex “sense and strike” missions in a realistic environment approximately 20 times the size of Singapore.
This year’s iteration showcased the integration between manned aircraft and unmanned aerial vehicles, with the ability to perform live software updates during ongoing missions. This demonstrates an increasing emphasis on the modernization of equipment — allowing forces to test adaptive and data driven tactics.
While the exercise is planned and conducted by the Singapore Armed Forces, Mountain Home Air Force Base provides the airspace, infrastructure and training range access necessary for the training to occur.
The 428th Fighter Squadron, RSAF’s F-15SG training unit stationed at Mountain Home Air Force Base, represents one of many long standing agreements that allow Singaporean pilots to train with U.S. pilots year-round. Exercises like Forging Sabre, build that foundation — ensuring Singaporean airmen maintain operational readiness in joint operation scenarios.
By conducting Forging Sabre in the United States, Singapore’s force gains unique exposure to large-scale mission environments that they wouldn't otherwise have access to; this gives us the ability to strengthen international defense cooperation.
| Date Taken: | 10.22.2025 |
| Date Posted: | 10.22.2025 13:10 |
| Story ID: | 550311 |
| Location: | MOUNTAIN HOME AIR FORCE BASE, IDAHO, US |
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